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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Changing the quantity, type and timing of food intake is an effective way to to enhance health and increase lifespan and healthspan

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Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?

In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation. Instead, aided by a shattered media landscape, populism ran wild.

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Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracy’s light still burns brightly in Seoul.

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The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

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As online lending grows, so too does cybercrime

The global economy has struggled post-COVID, leading to job losses and hardship. Driven by need, many have turned to costly illegal loans.

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The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Scammers exploit social media, online gaming and other digital platforms to deceive and defraud their younger victims.

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COP29 and a climate of uncertainty

COP29 faces some big hurdles to get to the agreements it needs.

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Mindful eating for a happier life

Zen eating transforms mealtime into a mindful experience, reconnecting senses to enhance inner wellbeing and daily joy.

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How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

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US election shines a light on competing masculinities

Public displays of affection between Tim Walz and his son have been criticised as “weird”. But critics could learn much from Walz’s version of masculinity.

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Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays. This reflects the deep religious influence on Malaysia’s public discourse.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

As online lending grows, so too does cybercrime

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

COP29 and a climate of uncertainty

Mindful eating for a happier life

How much tourism is too much?

US election shines a light on competing masculinities

Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

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